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Compressed Air & Ice Safety Verification Checklist
Verify that compressed air and ice used in food contact or processing are controlled, filtered, tested, and free of contaminants.
21 CFR 117FDA Food Code
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Compressed Air Control
- Is compressed air that directly or indirectly contacts food filtered to remove particulates, oil, and water? *
- Are compressors specified as oil-free, or is oil-removal filtration verified where oil-lubricated compressors are used? *
- Are air filters on a documented change and verification schedule? *
- Is compressed air quality tested against a recognized standard (e.g., particle, water, oil classes)?
Ice as an Ingredient or Contact Surface
- Is ice used in contact with food made from water that is safe and of adequate sanitary quality? *
- Are ice machines and storage bins cleaned and sanitized on a documented schedule? *
- Are dedicated, sanitized scoops stored to prevent contamination, and hand contact with ice prohibited? *
- Is ice transported and held in clean, covered, food-grade containers?
Monitoring and Testing
- Is ice periodically tested for microbiological quality (e.g., total coliform, E. coli)? *
- Are test results reviewed against acceptance criteria with corrective action on failure? *
- Date of last ice microbiological test
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